幹: the kanji for trunk; main part
幹 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means trunk; main part. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
幹 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
幹 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カン (kan)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 幹部かんぶ · kanbu | executive; leader |
| 幹事かんじ · kanji | organizer (of a party) |
| 新幹線しんかんせん · shinkansen | bullet train |
みき (miki)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 幹みき · miki | tree trunk |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新幹線で大阪へ行った。Shinkansen de Ōsaka e itta.I went to Osaka by bullet train.
- 忘年会の幹事を頼まれた。Bōnenkai no kanji o tanomareta.I was asked to organize the year-end party.
- 会社の幹部が集まって会議をした。Kaisha no kanbu ga atsumatte kaigi o shita.The company's executives held a meeting.
- この木の幹はとても太い。Kono ki no miki wa totemo futoi.This tree's trunk is very thick.
- 駅で新幹線の切符を買った。Eki de shinkansen no kippu o katta.I bought a bullet train ticket at the station.
Questions about 幹
How many strokes does 幹 have?
幹 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 幹?
The on readings are kan (カン). The kun readings are miki (みき).
What JLPT level is 幹?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Work, money and industry
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 幹
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.